as in dissatisfied
having a feeling that one has been wronged or thwarted in one's ambitions
a novel about a woman who is desperately discontent with the stifling limitations of her small-town life
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as in dissatisfaction
the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation
the rebels worked to stir up discontent among the citizens
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as in to displease
to make discontented
the ongoing lack of decent food discontented and demoralized the soldiers in the rebel army
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Recent Examples of discontent
Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2023
What there is in abundance, though, is discontent not just about the glacial rollout, but a poor communications strategy.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 16 Apr. 2021
Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
Women in Iran continue to defy the mandatory hijab law, a reflection of ongoing discontent following the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
CBS News, 10 Oct. 2023
As a historical analogy, consider the Soviet Union, which collapsed, in part, because those who were discontented with the regime had no freedom to leave.
—Alexander Lebedev, Foreign Affairs, 22 Oct. 2014
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Adjective
Dacus: Mine is that Julien and Phoebe are way more willing to be discontent than me (and express that).
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2023
What there is in abundance, though, is discontent not just about the glacial rollout, but a poor communications strategy.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 16 Apr. 2021
Noun
But the Trump campaign is trying to capitalize on rising public discontent regarding immigration and border security, framing their plans as a necessary response to what Trump describes as a national crisis.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
Women in Iran continue to defy the mandatory hijab law, a reflection of ongoing discontent following the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Hollman's death has contributed to discontent with police among some Atlantans that centers on a proposal to build a public safety training center.
—CBS News, 10 Oct. 2023
As a historical analogy, consider the Soviet Union, which collapsed, in part, because those who were discontented with the regime had no freedom to leave.
—Alexander Lebedev, Foreign Affairs, 22 Oct. 2014
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontent
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Trends that emerged in the post-Covid labor market, from quiet quitting to heated disputes over return-to-work policies, laid bare a stark reality: Many employees are dissatisfied with the experience their jobs offer.Eric Anicich, Harvard Business Review, 4 Nov. 2024
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Sixty percent are dissatisfied with the choice of Harris or Trump, including 61 % of Harris supporters and 57% of those backing Trump.Gary Langer, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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However, one key factor may have been voters’ widespread dissatisfaction with the economy.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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In 2016, a record-low voter turnout of 55% — an unusual milestone for an island known for high voter turnouts of 73% to 89% — as well as low numbers in the 2020 election signaled growing voter dissatisfaction with the two main parties amid the island’s financial crisis and recent natural disasters.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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For example, for fear of displeasing its neighbor, South Korea has limited its missile defense program to mostly short-range technology.Robert A. Manning, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2014
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Kissinger was well known for seducing journalists with flattery, access, and scoops, never losing his composure when something in the press displeased him.Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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This relationship and flexibility can be trade-offs for a borrower who is frustrated dealing with large legacy banking organizations.Christian Faes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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That message had worn thin weeks ago with frustrated USC faithful, but Riley went back to it Saturday.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Among many Jewish Chicagoans dissatisfied with early responses to Saturday’s shooting was Alderman Debra Silverstein, who spoke with Fox News Digital before Abdallahi’s hate crime charge was announced.Beth Bailey, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
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The assault occurs after Ivana, dissatisfied with their love life, gives Trump a subtle hint for his birthday, 1982’s international best-seller, The G Spot and Other Recent Discoveries About Human Sexuality.Mike Miller, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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The Dad got annoyed at first but seemed to give up fighting over it with all the kids respectfully persuading him to accept having a driver.Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Cooney immediately began to annoy other castaways with his brash personality and attempts to stir the pot about fellow players, and was unsuccessful in winning in the team challenge and individual immunity.Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Discontent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontent. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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